Hot Property: Is it Too late for Paltrow and Martin to Ask for a Refund?
(MCT)—Well, this is awkward. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her musician husband, Chris Martin of Coldplay, bought a house in Malibu...
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Spending Smart: Extended Warranties Warrant a Closer Look
(MCT)—Do extended service contracts warrant your attention and your dollars? It’s a question that comes up time and again. Seemingly...
Texas REALTORS® De-Mystify Three Top Home Selling Myths
I recently came across some very interesting and de-mystifying information courtesy of the Texas Association of REALTORS® directed at first-time...
Your Place: Paint Peeling, Plaster Crumbling—What to Do?
(MCT)—Q: I had a new roof put on my home 10 years ago. In the last couple of years, I...
Alternative Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
(MCT)—A standard, fully amortizing mortgage pays off the balance over the term. With a 30-year term, this requires 360 monthly...
Seven Tips to Help You Finish Your Work Faster
Finally (finally!), the days are getting longer, and winter’s frigid temperatures are rising. (Okay, so that last part is happening...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Aggressive on RESPA
This is the “end of the beginning,” to borrow from Winston Churchill. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has mostly...
Ask the Expert: How Can You Prepare Clients for Home Inspection?
Today's “Ask the Expert” column features Jay Gregg, the Director of Marketing with Pillar To Post. Q: How can homeowners—and...
For Your Clients: What Is Good Advice on a Home Appraisal Worth to You?
One of the required services when buying or selling a home involves hiring an appraiser. So I was excited to...
Consumer Spending Increases in February while Inflation Stays Low
(MCT)—Consumer spending increased last month the most since November as Americans appeared to start shaking off the effects of severe...
6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI
“AI can summarize what has been published about a property,” says one real estate professional. “The trouble is that some of the most important information has not been published, is no longer current or cannot be understood without seeing the home.” Read more.
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